ST. CHARLES COLLEGE ONITSHA MARKS PATRONAL FEAST WITH ARCHBISHOP’S PASTORAL VISIT

By Okeke Anthonia

St. Charles College, Onitsha, celebrated its Patronal Feast on November 7, with a pastoral visit by the Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Dr. Valerian Maduka Okeke, at the institution.

During the visit, the Archbishop celebrated Holy Mass and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to more than 100 students, strengthening their faith and commitment to Christian values during the celebration.

In his homily, Archbishop Okeke described a pastoral visit as a “Divine Visit,” explaining from Exodus chapter three that God visits His people through His servants during the celebration that day.

He said such visits bring answers to prayers, deliverance from evil and healing, urging the students to remain prayerful, humble and steadfast in their Christian faith at St. Charles College.

Reflecting on St. Charles Borromeo, he described the saint as intelligent, humble and reform-minded, highlighting his contributions to seminaries, universities, abandoned women and Christian Doctrine teaching widely.

Earlier, Senior Prefect, Master Ojiakor Chibuzor Anthony, highlighted the school’s recent achievements, including success in spelling, science competitions and the Archbishop Valerian Okeke Science Competition regional examination at the event.

In his vote of thanks, Manager and Principal, Rev. Fr. Dr. Gabriel Anochilionye, appreciated the Archbishop’s visit and commissioning of two new hostels, while seeking support for remaining projects.

He also commended SCOBA, particularly the set installing about 160 computers for the school’s JAMB CBT centre, and appealed for support to renovate the clinic and administrative blocks and facilities.

The event featured cultural displays and masquerade dances by students, while the closing prayer was offered by the new Deputy Manager, Rev. Fr. Jude Obidike.

Chioma is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State.

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